Archive for March 18, 2015

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By Matt Hadro

March Madness? Put aside that fifth bracket and tackle Church teaching, bishop urges

Many challenges to families need addressing today, including perhaps too much attention given to college basketball’s “March Madness,” and not... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput says Mass in Philadelphia's St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Sept. 7, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

For Archbishop Chaput, religious liberty means more than you may think

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia warned Tuesday that the United States will face increasing pressure to abandon its traditionally broad... Read more

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By Elise Harris

A society that doesn't want children is 'sad and gray,' Pope says

Pope Francis said Wednesday that children are a joy-filled gift for the Church and the world, and cautioned against an... Read more

Bl. Louis and Zelie Martin, whose intercession in a miracle was decreed March 18, 2015. Public Domain image.?w=200&h=150

Three laypersons among saints' causes advanced by Pope Francis

Pope Francis recognized on Wednesday the heroic virtue of seven persons on the path of canonization, including a young Italian... Read more

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Pope Francis has called for a Holy Year of Mercy – so what does that mean?

The Pope's surprise announcement of a holy year for mercy has Catholics weighing in on the significance of the move,... Read more

Domenico Dolce at Dolce & Gabanna boutique in Shanghai, October 2010. ?w=200&h=150

Children of gay and lesbian parents write letter of support to Dolce, Gabbana

The designers behind luxury Italian fashion label Dolce & Gabbana triggered a barrage of controversy after expressing support for traditional... Read more

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Australian bishop affirms innocence amid charges of concealing abuse

An Australian bishop is strongly denying accusations that he concealed a serious sexual abuse offense allegedly disclosed to him in... Read more

Pastoral care given to children of Ebola victims in Sierra Leone. ?w=200&h=150

Ebola cases are dropping, but it's 'still too early to rejoice'

As the number of Ebola cases continue to fall in West Africa, survivors of the nightmarish outbreak are expressing cautious... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

San Francisco cathedral sprinkler aimed for safety, not homeless

San Francisco’s cathedral installed a special sprinkler system to wash out “needles, feces and other dangerous items” from its doorways... Read more